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Archaeology
Pre-Roman Necropolis With 88 Tombs Discovered in Southern Italy
A necropolis from the pre-Roman era, full of rich grave artifacts, was discovered in Southern Italy during excavations for the construction of an electricity power station, local authorities said.
What was found in the necropolis in Southern Italy?
The necropolis was...
Ancient Greece
Necropolis in Naples Reveals the Enduring Influence of Ancient Greece
A spectacular Greek necropolis complex in Sanita, near Naples, opened to the public just a few years ago, allowing visitors to see the breathtaking tombs carved into the volcanic tufa rock by the ancient Greeks who colonized the area.
Just...
Archaeology
Ancient Necropolis Loaded With Treasures Discovered Near Rome
Archaeologists near Rome's ancient city of Tarquinia discovered an ancient Roman necropolis loaded with treasures. In 57 decorated tombs, there were 67 well-dressed skeletons wearing gold jewelry and precious stones.
The discovery was accidental, as it took place during a...
Archaeology
3,000-Year-Old Necropolis Found in Turkey
A remarkable discovery emerged as archaeologists dug deep in Cehennem Deresi, also known as Hell Creek, located in the village of Bagozu within the Gercus district of Batman, Turkey. This hidden treasure is a staggering three thousand years old.
The...
Archaeology
X-Rays Reveal Creative Process Behind Ancient Egyptian Tomb Art
In recent research, experts employed X-rays to uncover the gradual development of 3000-year-old paintings in Egypt's Theban Necropolis. These discoveries published in PLOS ONE offer valuable insights into the artistic methods employed to create these remarkable ancient artworks.
The utilization...
Ancient Greece
Kerameikos in Athens: The Largest Necropolis of Ancient Greece
Kerameikos is the name of an Athenian demo formerly known as the potters' quarter, today the largest necropolis in Greece.
Ancient Greece
Mycenaean Bronze Swords Uncovered in Greek Tomb
Three bronze swords dating back to the Mycenaean civilization were discovered recently near the city of Aegio, in the Peloponnese. The swords, among other finds, were found in an ancient tomb, dating back to the 12th to 11th century...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Necropolis in Croatia Dates Back to Fourth Century AD
The gardens of a seventeenth-century Croatian palace were the setting for an ancient necropolis, where human remains were found in pithoi.
Archaeology
Ancient Greek Necropolis to be Revealed in New Exhibition Site
$4.8 million has been approved for an exhibition space showing the findings of an ancient Greek necropolis under the SNFCC.
Europe
Utilities Workers Unearth Ancient Greek Necropolis in Gela, Sicily
An important archaeological discovery was made recently in the town of Gela, in southern Sicily, Italy.
While local public utilities workers from of Gela were digging up the streets of the town to lay down new cables for the area's...